Head Start Teacher - $500 sign-on bonus

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency; Murfreesboro (TN); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employer-paid health insurance

Employer-paid dental insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Low-cost vision insurance

401(k) after one year

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a Head Start Teacher to create a high-quality learning environment and support developmental growth in young children. This full-time role offers a $500 sign-on bonus for external candidates and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, and a 401(k) after one year of service.

Responsibilities include overseeing classroom operations, developing lesson plans, engaging families, and ensuring compliance

Formación

• Associate degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with pre-K endorsement preferred (TN license).
• Experience in a preschool setting.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day Head Start classroom operations.
• Assess each child’s development and support individualized learning.
• Develop and implement diverse lesson plans and activities.
• Engage parents through training, volunteer opportunities and involvement.
• Maintain regular communication with parents via home visits, conferences, calls and newsletters.
• Attend meetings, trainings and conferences at various levels.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start standards and licensing requirements.

Conocimientos

Parent engagement

Lesson planning

Communication with families

Classroom management

Educación

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree with Pre-K endorsement

Descripción del empleo

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Head Start Teacher - $500 sign-on bonus

HS-D full time Professional Murfreesboro, TN, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1220

Salary Range: $22.88 To $25.36 Hourly

Summary:
The Head Start Teacher assumes primary responsibility for a Head Start classroom, ensuring a high-quality learning environment and fostering the developmental growth of young children.

************* External candidates will be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $500.00, which will be paid in the pay period following the completion of 90 days of full-time employment with Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency. Please note that this bonus is contingent upon the employee being actively employed and in good standing with the company at the time of payment.*************

Exceptional Benefits Package

100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Professional Development Opportunities
Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families

Specific Duties of the Job:

• Oversee all day-to-day operations of the Head Start classroom to ensure smooth operation and service delivery.
• Assess each child’s developmental level and use this information to support individualized learning.
• Develop and implement lesson plans with diverse learning materials, activities, and experiences.
• Engage parents in their child’s education through training, volunteer opportunities, and direct involvement.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents through various methods such as home visits, conferences, phone calls, and newsletters.
• Conduct monthly home visits to assist parents in understanding child development and behavioral patterns.
• Support parents in accessing community resources and services as needed.
• Assist parents in problem-solving and address concerns collaboratively.
• Help with meal preparation, cleanup, and dine with children.
• Participate in classroom and center-wide cleaning duties as required.
• Collect and maintain required health records and reports.
• Assist with parent meetings and trainings.
• Recruit children for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
• Attend and participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences at local, state, and national levels.
• Support efforts to secure volunteer contributions and in-kind donations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, including Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing, CACFP, Department of Health, and NAEYC Accreditation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum Associate Degree (A.A. or A.A.S.) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Prefer Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. / B.S.) with a valid Tennessee Teaching License with a Pre-K endorsement.

Experience:

• Prior experience working with children in a preschool setting.